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Italian Ragu

Cultural Context

Originating from the Emilia-Romagna region, Italian Ragu is a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce traditionally served with pasta. It embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients to create depth of flavor. Ragu has become a staple in Italian cuisine, inspiring countless variations worldwide, including the famous Bolognese sauce, which has gained popularity beyond Italy's borders.

ItalianITmain
150 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 g ground pork
500 g ground beef
400 g tomato pulp
700 g tomato pie
500 g water
1 onion
half glass extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry rosemary

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

1

Cut the onion into pieces.

2

Brown the onion in half a glass of extra virgin olive oil.

3

Add 200 g of ground pork and 500 g of ground beef to the browned onion and cook until browned.

4

Add 400 g of tomato pulp, 700 g of tomato pie, and 500 g of water to the meat mixture.

5

Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of dry rosemary.

6

Cover the pot and let it cook for approximately 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringbraising

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Ragù

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